Every piece of litter collected helps protect Dorset’s coastline, wildlife and communities. Whether you’re looking to join an organised event, borrow equipment for your own litter pick, or organise a clean-up with friends and family, there are plenty of ways to get involved.
Explore the options below to find the one that’s right for you.
There are many volunteer groups across Dorset that regularly organise litter picks and beach cleans. These events are a great way to make a positive impact, meet like-minded people and help care for the places you love. Contact a group directly to find out about upcoming activities.

Planning a litter pick of your own? We offer litter picking equipment for individuals and small groups to help you carry out a safe and effective clean-up. We have pickers, hoops, and bags available- we recommend you use your own gloves. All equipment is available to borrow free of charge, subject to availability.

If you’d like to organise a beach clean with friends, family or your local community, we can provide guidance to help you get started. Our step-by-step guide covers everything you need to know to carry out a safe and successful litter pick. You can also book out equipment to borrow.

If this is your first beach clean, we’d recommend joining an organised events before planning your own. It’s a great way to learn how beach cleans work and gain confidence before leading an event yourself.